Mountain View Trail

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27.07 km long
Mountain Bike

The Mountain View Trail is one of the most impressive bike trails in the Bernese Oberland. In addition to crisp sections, you will enjoy great views too.

The tour begins in Lauterbrunnen. The asphalt road climbs up slightly to Stechelberg.

From Stechelberg, you need to take the Gondola to reach Gimmelwald.

The ride through the picturesque Mürren is very relaxing. After the village, the ascent begins via Mittelberg and Oberberg on the alpine road. From Point 1880 the trail fun starts. The trail surface is very varied, it alternates between stone, gravel and dirt. The next ascent begins at 1767 metres above sea level. You may need to push the bike as far as Marchegg. The downhill fun continues over Läger to Chüebodmi. The first few metres are difficult due to the steps however after this the trail gets easier and more fluid. Shortly after the Sousbach crossing, you’ll face the next challenge: The tight curves on loose gravel are technically difficult to navigate. After the last short ascent at Chüebodmi, the descent begins via wider and technically easier paths to Lauterbrunnen.

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Directions

Lauterbrunnen - Stechelberg - Mürren (mit Bergbahn) - Suppenboden - Maulerhubel - Schwynbalmi - Marchegg - Sousläger - Chüebodmi -  Sengiswald - Sousberg - Lauterbrunnen

Safety guidelines


  • Wearing gloves, helmet and MTB/Bike protective gear is recommended.

  • Use only the marked paths and roads. Always follow the signs.

  • Always close gates and pasture fences behind you.

  • Respect hikers, plants and animals

  • Hikers always have priority

  • Assess your own abilities and your physical condition carefully before riding

  • Use of the unmarked routes are at your own risk.

Equipment


  • Mountain bike (well maintained)

  • Repair kit

  • First aid kit

  • Helmet, gloves and bike bell

  • Proper attire for the weather condition (It is recommended to always check the weather conditions the day prior to riding. We recommend to always bring a rain jacket)

  • Carry adequate supplies of food and water

  • Please observe the signs and guidelines for mountain bike riders online as well as on the path

Recommendation

During the day and on weekends, there are many hikers on the Mountain View Trail. It is best to leave early in the morning or late in the afternoon.

Directions

By car from Basel/Zurich/Geneva via Bern or Lucerne/Brünigpass. This pass is open in summer and winter. From the south, the journey leads via the Grimsel or Susten Pass (only in summer) or Simplon Pass and then the Lötschberg car transporter into the region.
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Lauterbrunnen multi-storey car park or the uncovered car park at the Schilthorn cable car in Stechelberg. The Lauterbrunnen car park can be reserved online.

Public transit

Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, intercity trains run from Basel directly to the Jungfrau Region. Bikers from Zurich and Geneva change trains in Bern. The trains run every half hour. Timetables and train tickets for arrival and departure are available in the SBB Shop. By the way: SBB offers bike day tickets.

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tour facts
start: Railway station Lauterbrunnen
destination: Railway station Lauterbrunnen

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03:45:00 h

27.07 km

1,341 m

1,341 m

797 m

1,871 m

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